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1 hour ago · The Home Office and Government Digital and Data have been jointly awarded the 2024 Commissioners’ Mark of Excellence. The award recognises government organisations for innovation and commitment in recruiting external candidates who may not have previously considered a role in the civil service.

Jan 23, 2025 · On the cover of the winter 2025 issue of Civil Service World is Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government permanent secretary Sarah Healey. In her first CSW interview in the role, she shares her thoughts on changes ahead and her tips for keeping worries at bay.. Also in this issue, we give you the highlights of outgoing cabinet secretary Simon Case's last lecture in post and ...

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1 day ago · Fewer than one in eight public appointments recruitment campaigns was completed in line with a longstanding three-month target in 2023-24 – representing a new low, a report has shown. Commissioner for public appointments Sir William Shawcross said the situation was "very damaging to the whole ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Less than one in five civil servants say their work is now mission-focused, according to a survey carried out by CSW.. Labour came into power in July with the promise of bringing in a new mission-driven approach to government, with five missions (economic stability and growth, clean energy, NHS reform, safer streets, and improving education) acting as a frame for cross-government action.

3 days ago · The Labour government faces the critical challenge of achieving growth and delivering a digital transformation to government while facing stretched public finances. The civil service is foundational to delivering any government’s mission. Its struggle to attract and retain digital experts ...

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Sep 30, 2024 · Interest in the Civil Service Fast Stream has grown this year following three years of falling applications to the grad scheme. Earlier this year, CSW broke the news that applications to the Fast Stream had had plummeted, with the 2023 scheme receiving less than half the number of applicants as in 2021.Former cabinet secretary Lord Gus O'Donnell told CSW the figures were "very worrying".